Famous Birthdays
- Knut Hamsun, Norwegian writer (Nobel Prize in Literature 1920), born in Lom, Gudbrandsdalen, Norway (d. 1952)
Famous Deaths
- Jean Vianney, French Catholic priest, and eventual saint, dies at 73
Died in 1859 1859 Highlights
About August 4, 1859
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 164 years, 11 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
